Workers Film Festival, Coimbatore

Workers Film Festival, Coimbatore

24 May; 10 am to 1 pm 

Clusters Media College, Hopes Peelamedu 

Organised by Tamilnadu Kalai Ilaykkiya Perumandram - Kovai, Periyar Ambedkar Marx Sinthanai Kalam & Marupakkam 

Curated by Amudhan RP

Schedule : 10 am to 1 pm (about to get the consent from the filmmakers)

See Me, When You Leave

Dir: Dipin Chenayil; 17:37 min; Documentary; India

Kerala, the southernmost state in India, with its lush landscapes, has seen many migrate abroad for work, creating local labor shortages filled by distant migrants. These workers endure isolation, discrimination and uncertainty, often overlooked beyond their labour. Yet, amid struggle, they forge bonds, share stories, and discover solace in fleeting joys.

The Delivery Guy

Dir : Debarun Dutta; 30 min; Documentary; Germany; 2025

The Delivery Guy follows the stories of two South Asian immigrants who came to Berlin as students and now work in the food delivery sector. The film sheds light on their hopes, disappointments, and daily struggle for dignity within a system that barely acknowledges their presence.

A Happy Place

Dir: Siddhant Sarin; 21:43 min; Documentary; Belgium

Happy, an undocumented Indian immigrant works in a small corner shop in Brussels. He wakes up with a sense of hope to a solitary existence boxed into the four walls of the shop. While he tries to maintain harmony in the everyday rut, phone conversations in the night map the grim world of illegal Indian immigration. Though the fear of deportation looms heavy, Happy persists, so that he can reunite with his wife and child and provide them with a better life. 

Garment Kelsa 

Produced by Cividep India; 45 min; Doc; India 

This documentary tells the story of women in India’s export garment factories, a

small but vital segment of the country’s 12–15 million garment workforce. The film

captures everyday realities from Bengaluru’s factories that echo across hubs like NCR and Tiruppur. These women help drive global fashion supply chains, yet face low pay, unsafe conditions, and social discrimination.

(Thanks to Kriti Film Club, New Delhi)

Slaves of the Empire

Dir : Rajesh James; 50 min; Tamil, Malayalam; Documentary; 2024; India 

'Slaves of the Empire’ uncovers a forgotten chapter of Fort Kochi’s history. The film crafts an intimate portrait of the Dhobi Khana community, capturing the daily life of its members and the richness of its cultural and social fabric. Embracing the aesthetics of a bygone era, Slaves of the Empire is shot in monochrome and presented in the classic 4:3 aspect ratio.

Interaction with Dr Rajesh James, the filmmaker 

We welcome you! Entry free!

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